Sheet-Pan Cumin Chicken Thighs With Squash, Fennel, and Grapes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sheet-Pan Cumin Chicken Thighs With Squash, Fennel, and Grapes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 acorn or delicata squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/4" half moons
- 1 fennel bulb (about 1/2 pound), cut in half lengthwise, sliced into 1/4" wedges with core intact
- 1/2 pound seedless red grapes (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 425 °F. Mix brown sugar, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Toss squash, fennel, and grapes with oil and half of spice mixture on rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
- Rub chicken thighs with remaining spice mixture and arrange, skin side up, on top of fruit and vegetables. Roast until skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken registers 165 °F, about 35 minutes; if chicken skin or vegetables start to burn, move pan to a lower rack to finish cooking.
- Divide chicken, fruit, and vegetables among 4 plates and top with mint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sheet-Pan Cumin Chicken Thighs With Squash, Fennel, and Grapes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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